After spending the majority of her school year looking at screens because of online distance-learning, the last think I wanted my daughter to do was stare at a TV or an iPad during the summer. In my opinion, summers are meant for running around outside and reading books. Luckily for my daughter, she got to read “Violet and the Pie of Life” which is a new book by Debra Green. So what is the book about? Here is a quick … [Read more...]
Taste of Universal {Foodie Review}
Last weekend, I attended Taste of Universal with my family. It had been over a year since we were inside of Universal Studios and when we heard about this foodie event, we immediately bought tickets! Prices for the tickets vary, depending on what day of the week you attend. Your ticket includes 5 food or beverage items (3 for kids). Not a bad deal considering most of the food items cost between $7-10. Although all rides, shows, and … [Read more...]
Am I a Unicorn? {Book Review + Giveaway}
What is a unicorn? A unicorn is a one-of-a-kind, sparkly, and magical creature that look like a horse with a horn sticking out of its forehead. What happens when a unicorn breaks its horn, will he or she still be accepted? In Stephanie Sorkin’s latest book, “Am I a Unicorn?” readers will learn about one unicorn’s journey of self-acceptance. It all starts out when a young unicorn wakes up in the morning, rushes downstairs to eat the … [Read more...]
Frenemy Jane: The Sometimes Friend {Book Giveaway}
What do you do when a friendship sours and the person you thought was a friend is acting more like a frenemy? That’s the dilemma for young Maddie as she navigates her fickle friendship with Jane in the book, “Frenemy Jane: The Sometimes Friend.” “Frenemy Jane: The Sometimes Friend” tackles the complex problem of a child being bullied by someone that they once considered to be a friend. Jane doesn’t come in the typical bully package. … [Read more...]
Nutley, the Nut-free Squirrel {Book Giveaway}
"Nutley, the Nut-free Squirrel" is a sweet book about a squirrel with a food allergy. Children will be delighted as they read about Nutley's journey to stay healthy with the support of his friends. This charming little squirrel won't let his nut allergy get in the way of living his best life! When my daughter was about 2 ½ years old, we had her tested for allergies. My husband is allergic to walnuts and I had a feeling that my daughter … [Read more...]
Visiting Ostrich Land in Solvang
Have you ever wanted to get up close to an ostrich or emu? Well at Ostrich Land you can get within arm's length of them as you feed these big birds! Ostrich Land is located just outside Solvang, which is about 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara. At this unique place, you and your family can enjoy the experience of viewing over a hundred ostriches and emus. Our socially distant visit took place on a Summer Friday. We pulled into the … [Read more...]
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